Rimouski has used their home ice to their advantage, winning both games in Quebec and putting the higher-ranked Wildcats on the brink of elimination. Cunti scored his first goal of the series â€“ a power play marker. Rimouski outshot Moncton 41-26. Game 5 is Friday in New Brunswick.

Cape Breton, who came home to Sydney after sweeping the higher-ranked Remparts on the road in games 1 and 2, blew both games at home and has given back home ice advantage. Game 5 is in Quebec City Friday night.

Kelowna held on home ice, getting an overtime power play goal by Jamie Benn (Dallas) for the win. Benn also had 3 assists in the game. Kelowna had tied the game on the power play mid-way through the third period. TCâ€™s coach, Don Nachbaur, was more than displeased Riley McIntosh was given a hooking minor that led to the OT winner. Fadden extended his point streak to 8 games with a second period goal, but left the game in the third period due to injury. The Ams held 2-1 and 3-2 leads in the game. Chet Pickard stopped 34 of 38 shots, including a third period penalty shot by Flames first rounder Mikael Backlund. Tyler Myers (Buffalo), the outstanding 6-6 â€œstay-at-homeâ€ defenseman for Kelowna, continues to have a breakout year offensively. He jumped from 19 to 42 points this season (plus-31 rating), and now has 11 points in 8 playoff games, including 5 in the last 2 games when the Rockets have needed him most down 0-2 in the series. It was a hit by Myers that knocked Fadden out of the game, and Fadden was seen with his left arm in a sling after the contest. TC got captain Taylor Procyshen back for the game, but was still without Faddenâ€™s linemate, Jason Reese. Game 5 is Friday in Kennewick, WA.

Tokarski lived up to his reputation as a big game goaltender, stopping 41 shots to lead Spokane to a win and help the Chiefs tie the series. Had James Wright and Vancouver won, the Westâ€™s top seed would be going home for Game 5 with a seemingly insurmountable 3-1 lead. After a lackluster performance in Game 3, the Giants were expected to come with their A game, and they did just that, outshooting Spokane 41-18. The Chiefs got a first period power play goal by Tyler Johnson (undrafted), and Tokarski slammed the door shut. Spokane played with 5 defensemen due to injuries. Evander Kane, a consideration for the 3 spot in this summerâ€™s draft, has 7 points in 8 playoff games. He has 2 assists in the Spokane series â€“ both coming in Game 2. Game 5 is Friday in Vancouver.

Around the CHL playoffs

In the Qâ€¦ top-ranked Drummondville completed their sweep of Montreal and Shawinigan is up 3-1 over higher-ranked Gatineau.

In the OHL... Belleville is up 3-1 over Niagara, Brampton and Mississauga are tied 2-2 (Duchene 8 GP, 6-5-11 for Brampton), Windsor and Plymouth are tied 2-2 (Ellis 8 GP, 6-8-14 for Windsor), and London swept Saginaw (Tavares 9 GP, 6-8-14 and Kadri 9 GP, 8-7-15 for London).

Elsewhere in the WHL... No.1 Calgary swept Lethbridge, and Brandon is on the verge of sweeping Medicine Hat, up 3-0 (Schenn 7 GP, 6-7-13 for Brandon).

*Some WHL information for this report taken from â€œTaking Note,â€ by Gregg Drinnan of the Kamloops Daily News.